Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
carnosula
ID:
729233

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiov.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Res. Sci. Somalia Ital. 1: 142 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728566



Common Names

  • Carnose Hypoestes
  • Carnose False Acacia
  • Carnose Hypoestes


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Description

Hypoestes carnosula (also called Carnosula Hypoestes, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to India, and is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoestes carnosula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypoestes carnosula has pink flowers with five petals and a cluster of stamens in the center. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoestes carnosula is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Hypoestes carnosula

Hypoestes carnosula is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Hypoestes carnosula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoestes carnosula?

Hypoestes carnosula

What is the common name of Hypoestes carnosula?

Carnosula hypoestes

What is the natural habitat of Hypoestes carnosula?

It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula

Species in the Hypoestes genus

Hypoestes aldabrensis, Hypoestes andamanensis, Hypoestes aristata, Hypoestes cancellata, Hypoestes carnosula, Hypoestes celebica, Hypoestes confertiflora, Hypoestes decaisneana, Hypoestes discreta, Hypoestes fastuosa, Hypoestes floribunda, Hypoestes forsskaolii, Hypoestes halconensis, Hypoestes inconspicua, Hypoestes involucrata, Hypoestes kjellbergii, Hypoestes kuntzei, Hypoestes lanata, Hypoestes larsenii, Hypoestes malaccensis, Hypoestes merrillii, Hypoestes mindorensis, Hypoestes mollior, Hypoestes palawanensis, Hypoestes phyllostachya, Hypoestes poilanei, Hypoestes polythyrsa, Hypoestes populifolia, Hypoestes psilochlamys, Hypoestes pubescens, Hypoestes pubiflora, Hypoestes radicans, Hypoestes rodriguesiana, Hypoestes rosea, Hypoestes salajeriana, Hypoestes salensis, Hypoestes serpens, Hypoestes sparsiflora, Hypoestes strobilifera, Hypoestes subcapitata, Hypoestes tenuifolia, Hypoestes tenuis, Hypoestes teysmanniana, Hypoestes triflora, Hypoestes vidalii, Hypoestes purpurea, Hypoestes cumingiana, Hypoestes potamophila, Hypoestes comorensis, Hypoestes corymbosa,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References